food for a crafting soul

Hello … bonjour! Thank you so much for all your lovely words about my tags last week … it’s so exciting to be back for the second time with the Design Team at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday as Guest Designer for November!

Our new challenge this week is ‘Snow White‘ … and we’re showcasing products from Reverse Confetti. You don’t need to use Reverse Confetti goodies to join in … but we’d love to see them if you have some! As always, if you play along, you’re in with a chance of winning a $50 gift voucher to spend at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store … wouldn’t that be fun!

I have to admit to having no Reverse Confetti goodies in my stash (yet!) that would be a good fit for the theme … though a sweet friend sent me some Lacy Scalloped Frames recently (merci mille fois, Michele!), that happened to come in so handy for my first card …

This glorious centrepiece is Simon’s Eliza Snowflake die … cut twice in glitter card and twice in plain card, sandwiched together with a fine silver thread running down the centre, to make a double sided embellishment. The aperture was cut with an MFT Circle Stax 2 die in both the Lacy Scalloped Frame and the card base … and the snowflake was suspended between them. It twirls on the thread … wish you could see it as it does, it’s so pretty the way it catches the light! I finished with a sentiment from Simon … the die cut is from Christmas Blessings, the secondary stamped ones (in Delicata Silver ink) are from Thoughtful Messages. Even though I can’t show you the movement here, I can show you all the shimmer …

If you haven’t already been, do go over to Simon Says Stamp Wednesday to check out all the gorgeous cards from the Design Team … you’ll be inspired! Hope you’ll have chance to join in with us this week … a few more additions to your Christmas card stack perhaps? Thanks so much for coming by, your visits and comments are always a joy! Anita 🙂

I knew in a heart-beat those were traveling to the right home! Anita! these are both really stunning – LOve the white on white, and must know more about that snowy mesh – I might NEED some for the next installment of my little white Christmas village!
what darling cards these would be on the mantle at Christmas! now… where did I put those little houses… xxoo
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WOW. Sigh. Just when I think you can’t top yourself, Anita, you do! You mentioned magic and that’s what you’ve done with these creations! I love all the details of both the incredible interactive swirling snowflake w-o-w and the snowy mesh-backed village in w-o-w. I mean, really, your best yet! LYAMYMA. YLMIA!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo

OMG These are just the kick start I needed for my lagging mojo!!! Just gorgeous both of them and how cool does that look with the backlighting. You can buy those electric tea light ones now so risk of fire. I’m off to play !!!

Yes I would love to see your first twinkly card spinning….the snowflake that is! Such a fabulous idea and so very ingenious x What a clean and crisp second card both by day and night x Two beautiful cards, so classy and so very elegant x

Oh my gosh Anita, I am so impressed with these 2 GORGEOUS cards! I love your monochromatic white-on-white for a winter wonderland effect on both cards, and that you added sparkle and an interactive element for fun! You have really outdone yourself, and I’m so happy you received the Lacey Scalloped Frames just in time for your post…Well done, my friend!

Oh my goodness, Anita!! These two cards are simply gorgeous! I so love the white on white (even though I always forget that idea when I am creating anything)…it’s classic and gorgeous. Love the sparkly snowflake and sentiment. And the second card…with the light shining through. Be still my heart. Swoon worthy are both cards! Thank you SO much for sharing! 🙂 Hugs!

Wow, wow, wow! Yep, I knew you would be knocking the socks off all of us! These cards are amazing Anita. I love the snowflake on your first card and was wondering how it was “connected” to the card base. Then there is your second card, oh my gosh, I love, love, love this card! This is so cool looking, so elegant and so perfect. I even have these dies, they are still NBUS dies and looks like I need to get these babies out and use them. lol Well done my friend! Hugs, Brenda

Gaaaaah….this is clearly your forte. White, shimmery or snowy scenes with the magical “Anita Touch”. The snowflake is gorgeous within that beautiful frame but have to say your scene with the mesh and those charming houses captured my attention and held it prisoner for a good long time. WOW! We’ll call you “Snow White” from now on.

Oh, Anita, you presented more jaw-dropping beauties for your GD spot! This suspended snowflake is simply spectacular, even more so in real life when it twirls and shimmers, as you explain. And the building in the snow storm is wonderful in the first photo but breathtaking in the second when illuminated! Absolutely love them both! You are a star!

Anita, these are two of the most beautiful cards I have ever seen! Each so beautiful and the details so well thought out. Your snowy village scene made me gasp. You are surely the perfect guest this month. So delighted to see you have this honor!

You are getting really big in the Craft World!!! WOWZERS! GDT at SSS! Congratulations!!!How fun and you really outdid yourself here with the shimmery goodness in your first card , but what I am really drooling about is the second card – love the snowy mesh behind those pretty houses!

Yep…Darnell is so right…your creations are absolutely MAGICAL!!! The design ideas are out-of-this-world BRILLIANT!!! Once again, the depth/dimension that you have created is stunning….as is the white on white color combo! So serene and peaceful!

BTW, I am TOTALLY STEALING the snowflake idea for this year’s gift tags! Thanks for the inspiration pal!

Congratulations on being Guest Designer again at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge! Wow, your white cards are amazing! I love how you suspended the pretty glitter snowflake and the snow scene you created is so beautiful 😁. Wishing you a great week! J 😊

Hello ... Bonjour! You're very welcome to My Papercraft World, a small space in blogland for sharing my enthusiasm for card making. Feel free to have a browse around ... and if you find something that inspires, amuses or interests you, leave me a comment to let me know. If you let me have your blog address, I can return the compliment ... and get to be inspired, amused and interested chez toi too! Anita :)